Similar to R Siquiera, Arcos, Brazil, silver-mounted cello bow

Arcos Brasil was founded in 1996 to bring together a new, talented generation of bow makers, some of the best available pernambuco wood in Brazil and a fully-committed conservation programme to help preserve and sustain this crucial and endangered tree. The programme has propagated, planted and dist...

Arcos Brasil was founded in 1996 to bring together a new, talented generation of bow makers, some of the best available pernambuco wood in Brazil and a fully-committed conservation programme to help preserve and sustain this crucial and endangered tree. The programme has propagated, planted and dist...

This well-finished, silver-mounted Chinese cello bow is marketed under the Schumann brand, although the stick itself is not stamped. The workmanship throughout is very clean and elegant. The stick, made from ipe wood, a fine-grained alternative to pernambuco, is very steady on the string, articulate...

The F. Schaeffer bow making company, founded by Floriano Shaeffer, one of Brazils best bow makers, is situated in the city of Aracruz on the coast north of Rio de Janiero. It has established a name as one of a number of Brazilian workshops producing excellent student and professional grade bows from...

Utah-based JonPaul Bows has made a name for itself as a pioneer workshop producing high-class carbonfibre bows. More recently, it has also started sourcing and distributing selected bows for the student market from other independent workshops. In our opinion, their Fusion bows are a standout series ...

Based in Cremona, the violin-making capital of the world, Emilio Slaviero is arguably Italys finest bow maker. He works in conjunction with his wife Antonietta, also a bow maker, and their talented son Luca, expressing his love of music, design, sculpture and style through his exquisitely crafted bo...

Arcos Brasil was founded in 1996 to bring together a new, talented generation of bow makers, some of the best available pernambuco wood in Brazil and a fully-committed conservation programme to help preserve and sustain this crucial and endangered tree. The programme has propagated, planted and dist...

Marco Raposos bows are made in his workshop high in the mountains of Brazil, using a blend of French and German styles and techniques. The workshop has a commitment to the sustainable harvesting of pernambuco wood. In the wild, the species is an endangered tropical hardwood and has been the focus of...

This excellent, late twentieth century cello bow was made by Christian Hans-Karl Schmidt, one of Germanys preeminent mid-late twentieth century bow makers. The stamp, verified by the current Schmidt workshops, is unusual in having the makers name separated from his geographical location, with Dresde...

These cleanly made Asian cello bows are a great choice for entry level students. The round sticks are made from Asian beechwood species, and despite the use of non-traditional materials, they can give a surprising amount of player satisfaction at an extremely low price. We are so delighted with their quality and value for money, we use these bows extensively throughout our own hire fleet.

Schumann brazilwood bows provide an excellent entry level wooden bow to our range at a very affordable cost. The workmanship and finish are equal to bows selling at a much higher price, with cleanly carved sticks and attractive nickel-mounted ebony frogs inlaid with Parisian eyes. The brazilwood sti...

Arcos Brasil was founded in 1996 to bring together a new, talented generation of bow makers, some of the best available pernambuco wood in Brazil and a fully-committed conservation programme to help preserve and sustain this crucial and endangered tree. The programme has propagated, planted and dist...

Arcos Brasil was founded in 1996 to bring together a new, talented generation of bow makers, some of the best available pernambuco wood in Brazil and a fully-committed conservation programme to help preserve and sustain this crucial and endangered tree. The programme has propagated, planted and dist...

The workshop of Coda Bows, based in the US, has been one of the pioneers of carbon fibre bow manufacture, focusing on the middle grade to advanced student range. The Diamond GX model bow has very good playing characteristics, with an excellent spiccato and sautill action which we feel is superior to...

Walter Barbiero trained as a professional violin and viola player before following his passion for bow making. He studied under several master archetiers including period bow maker Nelly Poidevin and modern bow maker Christian Barthe, before becoming one of the most prestigious and recognised bow ma...

This fine, silver-mounted violin bow was made in Germany by R Hagerman from well-selected pernambuco wood. The workmanship is skilled and individualistic, with an elegant, narrow head finished with a sweeping upturn. The simple ebony frog is offset with an attractive, broad pearl slide. The octagonal stick gives the tone clarity, with a crisp articulation and spiccato.

FF Schaeffer bows are handcrafted by Florian and Flavio Schaeffer who combine excellent workmanship with a passionate, long-term commitment to the conservation and propagation of pernambuco trees. Their bows are made from the finest, aged pernambuco wood, complemented by elegant ebony frogs finished...

Founded by Aegidius Drfler four generations ago, Drfler is still owned and operated by the Drfler family, and produce a wide range of good-quality bows. Their #15 model bows, made from selected pernambuco, are designed for students advancing through the intermediate grades. The octagonal stick gives...

The JonPaul bow workshops in Utah, USA, helped to pioneer the carbonfibre revolution in contemporary bow making, producing a wide range of beautifully-finished and durable bows. Their Corona range was developed after much consultation with string players and violin dealers, with the aim of producing...

Utah-based JonPaul Bows has made a name for itself as a pioneer workshop producing high-class carbonfibre bows. More recently, it has also started sourcing and distributing selected bows for the student market from other independent workshops. In our opinion, their Noir bows are a standout series fr...

In contrast to many German bows stamped Dodd, the name of one of Englands most prominent bow makers, this intriguing, silver-mounted violin bow not only has superior playability but shows some awareness of Dodds making style, with its rounded head and slender stick. Despite its elegance, the bow wei...

This elegantly made, silver-mounted violin bow, stamped JF Lee, is made by prize-winning archetier JianFeng Li, who studied with the prominent American bow maker John Norwood Lee before establishing his own studio in the north-eastern Chinese port city of Ningbo. His bows have won prizes in internat...

The JonPaul bow workshops in Utah, USA, are famous for their pioneering carbonfibre bows. Recently, they have extended their range to include bows made for them by other workshops. While most of these new additions are less expensive carbonfibre student bows, they have also diversified into traditio...